Is 160 lbs overweight for 5'8"?
No — 160 lbs is within the healthy range for 5'8".
At 160 lbs (72.6 kg) and 5'8" (172.7 cm), the BMI is 24.3 — normal weight.
Someone 172.7 cm tall has a healthy weight window of 122–164 kg, derived from the standard adult BMI range.
What this means
Multi-decade studies (notably the NIH-AARP cohort of more than 500,000 adults) link this BMI band to the lowest all-cause mortality.
Practical next steps
- Keep a stable routine of movement, sleep (7–9 h), and balanced meals.
- Add resistance training to slow age-related muscle loss.
- Watch the trend, not the daily fluctuation — month-over-month is what matters.
- Check blood pressure and cholesterol annually.
Frequently asked questions
Is 160 lbs overweight for 5'8"?
160 lbs at 5'8" gives a BMI of 24.3, which is normal weight. The healthy range for 5'8" is 122–164 lbs.
What is the healthy weight for 5'8"?
122–164 lbs.